Near fine/VGC plus. Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 2001.First UK edition-first impression. Blue hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, small dent and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition, with Dj (small tear, some creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover) in VGC. Illustrated with colour,b/w photos,drawings,map. Nice and clean pages as new with a very small mark on the outer edges, a couple of small nicks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 499pp including List of illustrations,family tree,author's note,notes,sources,index.Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book (approx. 1.1 kg).